This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1908
Page
15
Five men were killed and others injured in a latest incident. Authorities reported the event with minimal details available at this time, while investigators work to determine the cause and identify the victims.
Five men died and another was dying after an explosion at the Albright quarry 40 miles south of Great Falls. Foreman August Johnson led the blasters as men prepared holes and loaded blasting powder. Names include Johnson, Palmer, Logotichs, Kombol, and Brugo, with Brugo badly injured and fate uncertain. A theory cites smoldering fuse triggering the blast. several workers were cut but not seriously hurt.
A powerful boiler explosion at a York mill late this afternoon killed eight workers and injured nearly twenty others. Rescue parties searched the wreckage as thousands of dollars in property was destroyed. the mill had been closed for about a week prior. The blast devastated a large portion of the mill.
Winnipeg Aug 10 The Canadian Pacific railway has built a new high fence around shops as 1000 mechanics may be sent from Montreal. Striking machinists in Canada protest testing of strikebreakers and a sympathy walkout is planned. Detectors from the U S watch strikers in the West.
Boston aug 10 Mrs Louise Fulton the well known authoress died at her home here after nearly nine months illness Born Pomfret in 1833 she married William A Moulton in 1855 Her husband died ten years ago She wrote many children stories novels and poems spent years in London becoming notable in literary circles She leaves a daughter Mrs William H Shaver of Charleston S C
In Alabama near Blocton striking miners sparked a train assault. over thirty people arrested as authorities move to quell unrest. Injured workers including Robert Sigman face critical prognosis as guards deploy in Bibb and Jefferson counties. Reports say conditions are quiet in portions of the strike zone but fear of further arrests and deaths remains high.
Northern Pacific train No 1 the North Coast Limited derailed 12 miles west of Glendive. Fireman Matthiew of Dick— is injured. numerous passengers from Great Falls to Tacoma suffer burns, head injuries, and broken bones. Wreckage blocks lines. rescue teams aid the injured at Grace hospital. for hours, officials fear additional fatalities as the toll rises.
A drowning near Three Forks claims three men from the Eagles' order on Tonopah Road. Peter Coleman and another man search for a missing companion, weather delays and river currents hinder rescue. the Madison River tragedy marks a grim start to a regional gathering. The railmen’s convention opens in Moore Theater with attendees from across the states and a long list of dignitaries expected.
The railroad commission of Texas filed a formal complaint with the Interstate Commerce Commission against railroads alleging conspiracy to restrain competition through practices that press rates. Carriers will be notified and have days to reply. The case accelerates due to its broad impact. A separate report recalls a Tonopah and Tidewater passenger train crash with multiple deaths and injuries.
An accident near Stanton involves a young boy and a two caliber rifle discharging accidentally. The bullet entered above Paddy's right eye during a play session at the Stanton home. The report notes a related business matter in Chicago with a Miller Produce receiver appointment and a major creditor Pillshams-Washburn dealing with a mill company.
A climber from the Mazamas was lowered on improvised stretcher to the north face of a great peak after being pinned by an injured leg. Rescue work involved a sleep ing device and a ramp to ease the descent, with crews stabilizing the injured man as fellow climbers watched. Nearby, a Chinese steamship party faced deportation plans with imminent departure to the Orient.
Wilbur Wright, the Dayton aviator, completed a successful ascent amid two false starts. The machine rose about ten feet on the second trial, then flew steadily for a brief distance before a final ascent ended with a grand celebration. Observers praised his skill and predicted further demonstrations tomorrow.
Five persons died in a two car crash nine miles north of Piqua tonight. One bound for Sidney ran late and at great speed while the other was on time. Police attributed the fatalities to the collision as both vehicles carried several occupants.
The event drew about 1,000 spectators at the Columba of the Hutte Minera union as three Montana teams competed for prizes totaling 1,400 dollars. McNichols and Pickens led with strong, precise strikes, while McLean and Carter posted high numbers and faced a hard granite block. The contest, a holiday highlight, saw tight competition and a potential purse gift to drillers as encouragement.
In White Plains New York Justice Tompkins presides over a dispute where Thaw seeks to substitute A Russell Peabody as plaintiff in an appeal from Matteawan State Hospital ruling. Attorney Graham claims Thaw has not paid his bill and should settle fees before substitution and appeal proceed. The judge upholds the substitution only after the balance due is paid.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.